How long does it take to get to Kiel from Essen by bus?

The typical travel time from Essen to Kiel by bus is around 13h 30m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Kiel in about 9h.

What is the distance between Essen and Kiel?

The distance covered from Essen to Kiel is 383 km (238 miles).

How often do buses run from Essen to Kiel each day?

A FlixBus bus travels from Essen to Kiel only once a day, at 12:35pm. It typically leaves at 12:35pm and is operated by FlixBus.

When do the first and last bus leave from Essen to Kiel?

The first bus starts running at 12:35pm, and the last one leaves at 10:35pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Kiel?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf), in Kiel.

How much is the bus from Essen to Kiel?

The bus fare from Essen to Kiel is approximately US$31.

Essen to Kiel Bus Tickets

Bus Essen to Kiel: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$31

Average Bus Trip Duration13h 30m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:35pm

Distance381 km

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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FlixBus

3.5/56,914 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.5

Based on 6914 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$28.00

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Essen to Kiel Buses

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Kiel?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Kiel

A - Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)

B - Bushaltestelle Kiel

C - Raiffeisenstraße

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Kiel

How long does it take to get to Kiel from Essen by bus?
The typical travel time from Essen to Kiel by bus is around 13h 30m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Kiel in about 9h.
What is the distance between Essen and Kiel?
The distance covered from Essen to Kiel is 383 km (238 miles).
How often do buses run from Essen to Kiel each day?
A FlixBus bus travels from Essen to Kiel only once a day, at 12:35pm. It typically leaves at 12:35pm and is operated by FlixBus.
When do the first and last bus leave from Essen to Kiel?
The first bus starts running at 12:35pm, and the last one leaves at 10:35pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Kiel?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf), in Kiel.
How much is the bus from Essen to Kiel?
The bus fare from Essen to Kiel is approximately US$31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Kiel, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Kiel.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Kiel?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time13h 30m	Avg PriceUS$31	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time7h 56m	Avg PriceUS$41	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time4h 30m	Avg PriceUS$35	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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